How to Talk to Kids about War
KidsPeace offers tips to parents, hope and help to children To help parents and America’s...
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Category: Parenting
Child and Family Advocacy: Alive and Well in Arizona
The need for “Child & Family Advocacy” is felt greater in Arizona than in at least...
Read MoreIndescribable Love
Enough already. After five years of either pregnancy or breastfeeding, Alison finally threw in the towel. At least she tried to. Miss Camille had other ideas – which she expressed by shrieking relentlessly in the middle of...
Read MoreFamilies for Healthier Living
(AKA Couch Potatoes Anonymous): The Facts Obesity is one of the growing health risks in America today. Obesity is defined as being over 10% of one’s recommended weight. According to the American Academy of Child and...
Read MoreDo Not Panic If Your Child Has Been Diagnosed With ADHD
If you are a parent whose child has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, do not get unnecessary tensed. You will be amazed to know that some of the greatest men in history had similar disorder in their...
Read MoreSomeone to Talk With
Is simple conversation, or the lack of it, at the root of our mental health? We all need someone to talk with, but the quality of the conversation and the dynamics that occur during the interaction can yield a variety of...
Read MoreHow to Deal with Lying in Children and Teens
When you catch your child in a lie, it’s natural to feel betrayed, hurt, angry and frustrated. But here’s the truth: lying is normal. It’s wrong, but it’s normal. In fact, we all do it to some degree....
Read MoreSexually Reactive Children
As parents, teachers, ministers, counselors, and childcare providers, how can we distinguish normal sex play from sexually “acting out”? And what do we do about it if we encounter sexually reactive children who...
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Walking Away from Arguments
Parents need to know how and when to walk away. When your defiant child or defiant teen is gearing...
Read MoreYouth in a Difficult World
Not all children enjoy the “carefree” days of childhood. Unfortunately, when things start to go wrong, people often despair of being able to repair the damage. NIMH has made research on diagnosis, early intervention,...
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Support for Grieving Parents
Parents know no greater joy than the birth of a baby, and no greater sorrow than the death of a...
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Disorders Associated with Children and Adolescents
The future of our country depends on the mental health and strength of our young people. However,...
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